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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Currently people get a tattoo, which is cut into their skin and then perhaps colored in. Body Art is a way to self-express one’s self and there is probably no better way to make a statement about your individuality than with a personalized tattoo. In the future there will be genetic tattoos, which will keep your tattoo perfectly the same for your natural life. You will be able to get translucent skin with a deep tissue tattoo which can be a three dimensional tattoo similar to a hologram. You will be able to get any color found anywhere in nature and you can choose what you would like.

Genetic Tattoos will be available within the next couple of decades, the first ones will be used to indicate security clearances for secret government and military operations and then later these technologies will pass into the private sector thru medical transfer technologies and then into Tattoo Parlors with these specialized Genetic Tattoo machines. Dads can get the family portrait on the insides of the forearms and never need to dig into their wallet for motivation or a reminder of why they do what they do. Veterans will never forget the fallen comrades and anyone who wishes to say anything can say it permanently in style with a 3D genetic tattoo. Think on this.

A futurist recently stated in an online think tank that he believed that genetic 3D tattoos maybe possible within the next couple of decades. He went onto predict that the use of cell expression, cell coating and genetic modification using the latest cutting edge discoveries would indeed aid in the process. The Futurist was latter asked about uses for such a novelty and claimed that such advances in tattoo research would have valuable application in security and military as well as the current and most common use of tattoos; individuality and self expression.

A fellow thinker online stated that; “3-D genetic tattoos can be used for identification purpose instead of finger printing the hologram will absorb and reflect a certain combination of wavelength which can be recognised or sensed by a biosensor or a DNA chip having the same sequence of that person.”

The futurist answered in reply; “Well yes, I was watching a discovery channel special on Tattoos in Russian Gulag and Tattoos are used by gangs for affiliation identification and people use them for self-expression of individualism and identity, you are long the lines of my thinking. I was merging many topics into one. But also realizing that this is 20-years out for human scientists currently. You will find many original thoughts of mine on this website, based loosely on scientific discoveries or trends, which indicate potential eventualities of future events.”

Imagine a future with 3D Tattoos on humans with areas of translucent skin, tattoos which could be turned on or off by frequency switches. Incredible thoughts indeed and worthy of mention as it appears it will be not only a bright and colorful future, but one in 3D. Consider all this in 2006.

Now that tattoos have become such a popular thing among people of all ages, it is becoming difficult to find somebody who does not have a tattoo. Due to the fact that they are now mainstream, each day more people have ambitions to become a tattoo artist. Most people who decide they want to learn how to tattoo think the best way to learn is to purchase their very own tattoo machine, and it has become very easy and very inexpensive to buy one.

If you are planning to buy yourself a tattoo machine and teach yourself how to be a tattoo artist, it is essential that you understand more about how the tattoo industry works. You should know that the proper way learn how to tattoo is to get a traditional apprenticeship, and if you try to get hired at a tattoo shop without having served as an apprentice chances are the tattoo artists there will not accept you because you have not yet paid your dues. Most established tattoo artists to not like when somebody thinks that they can teach themselves something what took them years to learn.

After informing you that to learn to tattoo properly and safely you need to obtain an apprenticeship, now it is okay to let you know that purchasing a tattoo machine early on is not a bad idea, but only if you go about using it the right way. To get a feel for tattooing prior to making the commitment of paying to learn from the pros, you might want to buy an inexpensive tattoo kit, but you must not tattoo people!

What you should do is purchase some fake skin that is now available for tattoo artists to practice on. Although their is nothing that acts just like human skin, this fake skin is probably the next closest thing. If you practice on this fake skin and learn some basic skills through trial and error, an established tattoo artist might be more apt to hiring you on as an apprentice.

You might be curious about where you should go in order to purchase a tattoo machine. The best place is probably a tattoo supply shop online, or possibly even ebay. Years ago I bought my first tattoo kit on Ebay for no more than a few hundred dollars and it worked great for quite a few years. You will also have to purchase some sterile and disposable needles and tubes, and make sure that with every use you dispose of each needle and tube properly to get into the habit of being as safe as possible.

In conclusion, this article was meant to dispose of the common misconception that you can pick up a tattoo machine and immediately start tattooing people with some basic art skills. This is dangerous and irresponsible thinking and any tattoo artist would be insulted because what they do is a skill that they have learned and perfected through many years of teachings. Do not make the mistake of thinking all that you need to do is buy a tattoo kit and you are now a tattoo artist, it just does not work that way.

Friday, November 27, 2009

If you are looking to buy tattoo designs, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. As you already know, tattoo designs can have a great deal of personal meaning, so it is important to think about how you feel and what your relationship is to the personal design.

Make sure you know what you are getting in to and take some time to really communicate your own ideas about what you want.

Firstly, when you are looking to buy tattoo designs, remember that you will need to think about size. The larger a tattoo is, the more detail you can have; you'll find that a sleeve or a chest piece will allow you a great deal more detail than a piece that is only two or thee inches square. This holds true, and while some tattooists have made a real name for themselves with doing fine detail work, it is important to remember that this rule will hold true, and a good tattooist will tell you what can and cannot last.

The time right after your tattoo has been inked is when it will look the sharpest and the clearest; after that, especially if the lines are very fine, the ink might start to bleed a little.

Secondly, when you buy tattoo designs, remember that color is a concern. White ink is something that is often quite problematic when it comes to people who have darker skin, whether they are of African or Asian descent. People who have fair or pale skin usually have a great deal more luck when it comes to white ink sticking to them. If you have darker skin, you will want to rethink your design or speak with your tattooist to see what can be done.

Finally, when you buy tattoo designs, remember that your tattooist will have their own style. Take some time to take the design that you have bought to various tattoo places, and before you commit to anything, ask to to see their portfolios. Your best option is to take some time and find the tattooist whose style best matches that of your design, whether you have an interest in tribal art, floral scrolling or fine graywork. Really communicate with them, and when it doubt, remember that you can always get a second opinion.

When it comes to tattoo designs, remember that you have many options to choose from. Think long and hard and make sure that you are buying the one that is right for you.

The phrase, "tattoo designs", is one of Google's top 200 most searched phrases on the net. So, as you'd expect, there are plenty of tattoo sites and galleries, some good, most bad. When looking to buy tattoo designs on the web there are a few things you should know. This article explains what.

If you want buy designs online there are two basic options: members-only websites or downloads. Membership sites, like Chopper or Tattoo Me Now, give members full access to their gallery and resources. This can be monthly or a one-time payment for life access. Joining a members-only site will enable you to view tattoos and print them off. New designs are added to these collections and they can include features such as a community forum, members' area and resource library. This is a good choice if you need tattoo ideas.

Downloads give you the whole collection to be saved onto your computer for a one-time payment. Usually this is instant. You can buy an individual design as in the case with Tattoo Johnny or an entire collection, like Crazy Tattoo Designs. This has the advantage of being yours to keep, but it is simply a collection or gallery without any extras. Usually with an entire collection you will have to browse page by page as there is no search option, though categories such as tribal, butterfly, etc, may be saved in different files.

One thing to do if you want to buy tattoos online is to find out what others who have paid for them think. Check out forums and feedback left on the net. Post a new thread if you need to. These, the ones who have used them, are the people to listen to.

When you come across a site that looks interesting the obvious thing is to have a look at the designs available on the website. A quality site is going to show you at least a few tattoos unless they think you'll be put off by them. So this can be a good indication of what to expect. But don't expect to see many, they won't want others getting the artwork free.

Finally, find out if there is some kind of guarantee. If there is, it is in their interests to give you what you are paying for. This is a good indication of a quality site.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Prior to fifteen years ago, shoulder tattoos for women weren't very popular. Back then if a woman got a tattoo it was usually on the ankle, near the belly button, or on her wrist. The options for today's woman are more open than they were twenty years ago. Women are now getting tattoos in places they would have never dreamed of before, like on the back of their neck, lower back, or even their shoulders.

Shoulder tattoos are getting more and more popular with today's women. There are a wide variety of sexy tattoo designs for women to get on that especially beautiful part of the body these days, and shoulder tattoos are very diverse. They can be in different areas of the shoulder and there are a wide variety of designs that can work for any woman.

There are two areas on the shoulder that can be classified as a shoulder tattoo: on the back of the shoulder on or near the shoulder blade, and on the upper arm. Getting a tattoo on either part of the shoulder looks good, and they are both easily hidden in instances where having one is not appropriate.

Men have traditionally had more aggressive designs on the shoulder area. Skulls, tigers, and drags are popular designs for men's shoulders and upper arms. However, women's designs are much less aggressive and more feminine and sexy. Shooting stars, dolphins, tribal designs, and zodiac symbols are all very popular designs for a woman's shoulder. They all project a different image, depending on the woman. For example, a Dolphin design give a sense of playfulness and beauty, while a woman with her zodiac on display shows that she is proud of who she is. Choosing which shoulder tattoo design is right yields a lot of choices.

Getting a tattoo on your shoulder is a little more bold than having one on the ankle or somewhere else. A shoulder tattoo, even if it's very cute, shows that the woman with it has confidence in herself. With men it's all about looking macho, but a woman having one is empowering and shows that she is not afraid to be herself, even if it's a little out of the norm. Even when it is covered up, whether for work or a social gathering, it is still on her body and the confidence having one is still reflected in how she acts. When the design is on display, it looks beautiful. The shoulder looks beautiful on its own, but a beautiful and well-placed ink can make it look that much better.

I know that many people have a bunch of trouble finding good back tattoos for men. Sure, there is a lot of artwork out thee to choose from, but all most people see is the generic, cookie cutter artwork that has littered the web. This happens mostly because of people's reliance on search engines, which are very bad at showing us where the quality tattoo artwork is. There is a much better way to find good back tattoos for men and I will share it with you.

If you are fine with choose a random, generic tattoo, then search engines will be your best friend. That's all that seems to pop up. It's page after page of websites that have the same low end artwork as two hundred other galleries. They are just trying to stuff their gallery with as much art as humanly possible, so they aren't worried about the quality of the designs they post on their pages. This has become a disturbing trend and search engines aren't doing you any favors by pulling a lot of it up when looking for back tattoos for men.

This is also one of the reason people end up rushing their decision and end up getting tattooed with artwork that they don't even fully like. People will get tired of sifting through so much bland stuff and end up picking the first half way decent back tattoos for men that they see. This is a terrible way to go about choosing the tattoo that you will ink on your body.

While a lot of people will "still" end up picking tattoo artwork on impulse wherever they go, there is a way to find tons of quality back tattoos for men. You can do this by using internet forums. The bigger forums throughout the web are always jam packed with topics about tattoo art. It's a fantastic community, which can help you find out exactly where other folks are locating some of the great artwork the internet has to offer. It's a great way to find a lot of the superb tattoo galleries that search engines just aren't showing you. Looking for good back tattoos for men should be a fun experience and this should help you on your journey.

No matter where you end up looking for back tattoos for men, just make sure you take your time and don't settle on anything less than "exactly" what you want.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

The Sleeve tattoos are becoming increasingly popular amongst men these days and is probably due to the increasing number of celebrity males getting this sort of ink done. A sleeve tattoo can be described as a tattoo which wraps around the upper part of the arm from shoulder to elbow. This is some times referred to as a half-sleeve tattoo while a tattoo which wraps around the arm and extends all the way down to the wrist is known as a full sleeve tattoo. If the tattoo starts from the elbow area to the wrist then this is called a quarter sleeve tattoo.

These types of tattoos mean you are making a bold statement due to there size and complexity. This means you will need to have a through consultation with a tattoo artist you know has a good reputation for going this type of tattoo. This is not a small girly tattoo to get.

It is essential find out the time and cost for a sleeve tattoo. The time taken will depend on the complexity of the design. The longer it takes will of course mean more cost to you. You must discuss this with your tattoo artist. A typical sleeve tattoo is done over a number of sessions which last about two hours. A full sleeve design are done over multiple sessions and may involve over twenty hours of work.

Popular sleeve tattoo designs include -

Tribal Tattoo Sleeve - These look fantastic from a distance due to their bold dark lines.

Flame Tattoo Sleeve - The most extravagant of flames start from the wrist area then up along the forearm over the shoulder and down one half of the body.

Japanese Designs - The Japanese are known for their detailed designs and have deep symbolic meanings. At the same time they are exceptionally beautiful. They make an excellent choice for a full sleeve tattoo.

Celtic Sleeve Tattoos - The intricate knot work of Celtic designs often make a great design. They usually have a load of detail in the interweaving lines.

Please remember that you should not ever get a tattoo because you spotted your favourite celebrity with a sleeve design you thought was great. You should instead find a design that appeals to you by doing you own research. It should have a powerful and symbolic meaning to yourself only.

One of the most popular types of tattoo is the sleeve tattoo. These tattoos are not just arm tattoos, like what most people know. They are tattoos that look like sleeves because they cover a large area of one part of the body (e.g. an arm or leg) with little or no skin showing.

The designs of sleeve tattoos are very intricate and complicated. Usually, they are colourful and depict several images with some unusual designs or patterns. These are popular among boys, especially those who belong in a rock band. But these days, you will see many girls sporting sleeve tattoos on their arms or legs.

If you are also planning to get a sleeve tattoo for yourself, here are some popular sleeve tattoo ideas.

If you are into Japanese culture, you can combine different popular Japanese tattoos for your sleeve tattoo such as cherry blossoms, kanji or Japanese characters, koi fish, and samurai designs. Old Japanese culture includes ancient tattooing. And what better way to bring that culture back to life than by using Japanese designs for your tattoo.

For females who want to have sleeve tattoos, floral design is a great sleeve tattoo idea. Different styles and patterns of flowers interwoven with leaves and twines can be a very interesting sleeve tattoo design. Flower sleeve tattoos also give you a chance to use bright colors for the flowers. Some nice flower tattoos that you can use for your sleeve tattoos are hibiscus and roses. For the rose tattoo, this can be both feminine and masculine, depending on how it was drawn.

Celtic tattoos usually feature knotworks that are very intricate and detailed. This knotwork covers one whole arm or leg. Some artists can draw animal tattoos using these knotworks. Celtic tattoos usually come in one color but it is up to you if you like to have a colourful celtic tattoo.

One of the most popular sleeve tattoo ideas, especially among young men, is the tribal tattoo. Heavy black lines are one of the most obvious features of a tribal tattoo. The color of the tattoo is black and if you used a colored ink instead, it might seem a little different.

As you probably know, these tattoos are large and their designs or patterns are very complicated. You have to know that the larger and more complicated the tattoo is, the more expensive it will be. You also have to know that a popular artist will more likely ask you for a higher payment.

Do not rush the tattoo artist in finishing his or her job. You should know that drawing a sleeve tattoo is a difficult task to make and may even take several days to finish. You need to go back to the tattoo shop for several sessions.

Sleeve tattoos are nice to have especially if you like the big kind of tattoos that cover one big portion of your arms or legs. However, you should choose carefully which design you want to have for your sleeve tattoo because it cannot be easily hidden if for some reasons you do not like it.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

The tattooing world is indeed an art-filled world. The tattoo itself is considered art. Once you decide to get one, means you're letting your body be the canvas for this skillful art. But like other important things in life, getting a tattoo requires careful planning. The creation of a masterpiece - that is your tattoo - involves making right and wise decisions.

Tattoos are very popular and a lot of people wanting to get one have loads of ideas, but often feel stuck at times on the tattoo design they want to get. The planning starts here. The tattoo design probably is the most important thing that you have to consider. We're living in the so-called Internet era, where everything is just a click on your computer away. If you're trying to find a design for your tattoo, you can just Google it up, my friend! Voila! You'll see stencils, templates, and even flash tattoo designs pop on your screen. All you need to do is download and print them. That seems simple...but not quite alright.

Why? Because these free tattoo designs online are usually of low quality. More so, they are not unique. Would you want to have a tribal tattoo and find that a stranger on the bus has that exact same design? I don't think so. Don't rely completely on these free designs. It's better to think of an idea and try some initial sketches if you're artistically inclined. If not, you can have it sketched and designed by an artist-friend or just go directly to your trusted tattooist.

Now you're sure of your design, be ready for the pain and the final outcome. You'll soon be a walking work of art. Wear your tattoo with pride!

Looking for the perfect tattoo to put on your arm, your shoulder or your ankle can be pretty nerve wracking since you know that once it is there, the only way to get it off would be to undergo another painful and expensive procedure to remove it. This is why choosing your tattoo design should be done with utmost care. If you do not want to choose your tattoo design from those that you can find in the design albums that are found in tattoo parlors where you can get yourself etched and you want to be able to deliberate over the design that you want to get, you can actually find a number of free tattoos online that can help you make your decision and help you come up with the design you will want to have on your skin.

There are a lot of places on the internet where you can find examples of tattoo designs and since these designs are found online and in galleries that claim they are free tattoo designs, then you can very well use these designs on your skin without worrying about people telling you that they own that design on your skin and you need to remove it. You can gather inspiration from these freer tattoo designs that you find on many sites and you can even print out pictures of the designs that strike your fancy and try to figure out a way to integrate certain design elements you like in each to your own tattoo design. You can find a friend who is good at drawing to create a customized tattoo for you with the use of the pictures you have from these sites that offer free tattoos and you can explain to him what kind of design you have in mind with the pictures you show him.

You can also bring these free tattoo designs that you got from sites online and show these to the artists of the tattoo clinic or parlor where you will be getting your tattoo done. You can then have their artist draw for you the design that you want to have on your skin with the help of your description of what you want and the pictures that you have. You can even get from suggestions from these tattoo artists and feedback on what is feasible and what is not with the design that you want and you can come to a compromise on the design that you will have etched on your skin.

Monday, November 23, 2009

If you have been thinking about Chinese letter tattoo designs, then obviously, you are thinking about getting Chinese Letter characters tattooed on yourself. One of the hardest things is to find a suitable design, but regardless of which Chinese letter tattoo designs you may choose, the one thing that remains constant (as with all Chinese writing) is the beauty of the characters that make up Chinese writing itself.

Chinese letter tattoo designs can be either simple or complex. Simple characters seem to be the most popular, as it is with Chinese writing you can say an entire word with just one character e.g peace,love,happiness etc. In any case whether you choose a single or multiple Chinese letter tattoo, the one thing that will remain constant is the tattoo's ability to evoke a mystique and a charm that cannot be achieved by a normal word tattoo.That being said,there are several things that you should keep in mind when you are considering them.

The most important of these is to make sure that you know what your Chinese letter tattoo designs mean! When you pick out a suitable design, then make sure you check its meaning from several different sources. There are some website that offer several different sources of information, so it may be easier to find out than you realise. Don't take it for certain that because you saw the design on the internet that it is absolutely correct.

Also with some Chinese letter tattoo characters you may notice a line drawn across the bottom of them. Sometimes the only use of these lines is to let us know the correct orientation of the character itself and so these lines do not have anything to do with the actual meaning of the character!

One important point to consider is that unlike English, Chinese does not have an alphabet. In other words on one hand you might end up with a character that has a similarity to your actual name and on the other hand it may also seem totally unrelated!

It would even be an advantage to speak to someone who knows the language, so after you print out your design it may pay you to take a trip to 'Chinatown' if you have one or even your local Asian supermarket. It is also worth mentioning that Chinese letter tattoos can also come in different fonts. You should consider a font that lets you see the letters clearly.

You should also try and find a tattoo artist who is comfortable working with Chinese letter characters and who understands the structure of the characters, this is important because one single altered stroke can completely change the meaning of the word!

As with any tattoo you should take a little time to think about it, especially if you are choosing several chinese letter characters.

If you are going to incorporate a letter on your body, it is best to choose the right location where you are going to inked one. Also, you may want to consider the size of the design. These two aspects will create a big difference on the outcome of your chosen design. Wise one would normally start their planning process by thinking about the location and the looks that they wish to achieve. If you have a little hint about what it the kind that you would like to have, it is best to start from that known factor then shift your attention into the unknown one. As an example, you can start the whole process by considering what you really want to achieve in the end. You may not have complete details of what you wish to get but at least you have a little picture or hint of the tattoo.

Consider the location. You may want something placed at your back hence this will give you the chance to go with extremely large designs. But the same thing is not true when it comes to getting a wrist tattoo; of course you will need a smaller version here since the space is fairly limited. With this, consider the factors that you know such as the probable design, size, or location.

The next factor to consider is to choose the letter tattoo design that you wish to get. The moment when you already decided about the location, it is the best time to consider the kind of tattoo that you are going to incorporate into your body. For the letters, you are free to go for an Old English kind, a graffiti kind of font, or a logo font depending on your personal preference. It will be wise if you do not limit yourself to the usual English language because there are a lot of foreign languages out there that will never fail to give a sense of uniqueness. The choice is yours to make; you can opt for one which is written in Sanskrit such as the kind that Jessica Alba did for the character of her lotus which is situated on her wrist. Let your imagination work! You are free to choose foreign languages like Japanese, Arabic, or Chinese or whatever kind you wish to get.

On the other hand, for you to remain safe in your choice, it is important to cautiously mull over with the design first. Keep in mind that the letter tattoo design is the one that will carry the general tone for the tattoo. But try to balance everything, it will sound offensive is you make use of a Lotus Flower but incorporate an Old English letters on the top part of your back. You might argue that this particular letter tattoo design is the thing that you wish to get so there is no one who can stop you since after all, it is your body.